We all know that kids love hitting things – so why not embrace this enthusiasm and use it to engage your students in a whole range of musical activities! In this workshop, Kaboom will guide participants through a collection of their favourite classroom percussion activities that they have used with students all over the world. […]
Notifying all MENZA members of the upcoming Annual General Meeting. There are two positions vacant on the Music Education New Zealand Aotearoa board from the June AGM. If you’re interested, contact one of the current board members to have a talk about what it’s like (click on the regions at the top of this page to get […]
DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS, THIS EVENT IS TO BE POSTPONED, DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED A day of orchestral rehearsal and performance led by arranger and conductor, Richard Oswin, for senior primary, intermediate and secondary students who learn an instrument. This is an ideal opportunity for students who practise mostly on their own to join other […]
NOTICE OF MENZA AGM 18 June 2022, Newlands College, WellingtonWorkshops: 1.30-2.30pm Primary/Intermediate workshop with Makaira Waugh and Rawiri Hindle, and launch of the new Poutokomanawa resource: Te Koha a Tāne Secondary workshop is a Q&A session on the RAS with Matt Stenbo MENZA AGM: 3-4pm Please RSVP here by Thursday 16 June for catering purposes and to obtain the ZOOM links to the AGM and both workshops. […]
Led by internationally-acclaimed music educator, Doug Goodkin from San Fransisco, USA. This is his last trip to NZ so don’t miss out! Children are innately musical. If we learn to teach music musically we can cultivate, shape, nurture and develop their musicality for life. Doug’s workshops explore what makes a lesson feel musical so […]
Inaugural Student Chapter Zoom Workshop Meeting Under the platform of the Membership Standing Committee, the Student Chapter’s mission is to: Connect students of ISME and foster lifelong partnerships and cooperation across cultures and disciplines. Support the growth of the ISME student body through education, guidance, and mentorship from peers and professionals alike. Inspire the next […]
ISME Café Online EC Zoom Workshop The Early Childhood Music Education Commission invites you to join us and Guest Speaker Dr. Amanda Niland (University of Sydney) for a session exploring our 2024 Theme, Enhancing a Sustainable Future with Music in Early Childhood. Wed 15 Mar 2023 1900 AEDT / 10am EET / 8am GMT. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qd-Cvqj0qHNTxVDc8hAPk5RuI-Fxp24eI […]
PLD OPPORTUNITY: Lower Hutt, Wellington: Music, creative dance, and ngā toi Māori (including whaiwāhi mauritau, korikori tinana, and waiata) – workshop for Primary Teachers When: Saturday 25th of March 9.30-3.30 Where: Eastern Hutt School, Lower Hutt What: We have three key presenters working with material from the Poutokomanawa resources: Chase Across the Waves and Te […]
2pm Music Education Canterbury AGM 2:40 Afternoon tea 3pm Workshop for the new Kiwicorder resource!! (BYO recorder!) Agenda Please RSVP here
He Hononga Connecting Within and Across 1st – 4th October 2023 MENZA CONFERENCE 2023
Learn round singing, movement and instrumentation with Sean O’Connor’s Waiata Whakataukī compositions.
Facilitators: Horomona Horo and Kelly Kahukiwa Hosted by: MENZA and NEX Embark on a more profound learning journey through a Te Ao Māori lens with Taonga Puoro practitioners Horomona Horo and Kelly Kahukiwa. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich musical histories and tikanga (customs) inherent in Te Ao Māori. Participants will […]
MEFA warmly embraces a wide spectrum of school-aged musical groups, including Jazz Bands, Symphonic Bands, Concert Bands, Stage Bands, Orchestras, Chamber Groups, Choral Ensembles, Small Instrumental Ensembles, and beyond with performances and workshops.
I am happy to announce that we be continuing the legacy of Rodger Fox’s association with summer jazz workshops in Wellington with a new initiative: The Rodger Fox Workshops. The Rodger Fox Workshops will take place December 16–19 at the New Zealand School of Music—Te Kōkī in Wellington, co-ordinated by Lance Philip, Daniel Hayles, Dave […]
Yiyi Ku and Julie Wylie Sunday 23rd March, 2.30pm – 5.00pm The Village, 362a Ilam Road, Bryndwr $20 IRMTNZ members $30 Non members Please register using the link below. Working with Neurodiverse Students The neurodiversity paradigm is a framework for understanding human brain function that considers the diversity within sensory processing, motor abilities, social comfort, cognition, and focus as […]
